Priority 3 (now Priority 4) Applicants club

Gaurav · #1 (**permalink**) 12th August 2010, 02:44 AM

Guyz,
All those who fall in priority 3 can update your timelines and queries here.

Waiting time of 18-24 months as DIAC says, is a long time

and so we can share numerous thoughts in this thread which can be beneficial to all of us. In this journey, let us be together.

I have applied for 176 (Relative Sponsored visa) on 9th August10 and currently uploading the attachments. I had received a +ve skill re-assessment from ACS on 9th Aug itself.

For those who are yet to apply, be careful while uploading as once the attachment is uploaded it cannot be removed.

rackspace · #2 (**permalink**) 12th August 2010, 04:32 AM

I am still not sure why they called it 18-24 months ...
they can simply say that it can take as much as 24 months ... ??

As far as processing time is concerned, I think it will be highly dependent on the country applicant is resident of.

Gaurav · #3 (**permalink**) 12th August 2010, 05:12 AM

I agree, maybe more accurate processing timelines will be released after the Federal Elections.
Let's hope for the best.

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Originally Posted by rackspace

I am still not sure why they called it 18-24 months ...
they can simply say that it can take as much as 24 months ... ??

As far as processing time is concerned, I think it will be highly dependent on the country applicant is resident of.

aussieland · #4 (**permalink**) 12th August 2010, 05:15 AM

count me in.....
me also waiting for SMPs so that i can get into priorty 2....

navendum · #5 (**permalink**) 12th August 2010, 05:56 AM

Hey! Pals,

Fingures are crossed for SMP and POL release.

Best Wishes

Cheerio!!!

Gaurav · #6 (**permalink**) 12th August 2010, 06:11 AM

U will require to lodge a new application, if u opt for SMP.
U might be knowing that the visa subclass transfer is not allowed these days.

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Originally Posted by PankajNamdeo

count me in.....
me also waiting for SMPs so that i can get into priorty 2....

aussieland · #7 (**permalink**) 12th August 2010, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaurav

U will require to lodge a new application, if u opt for SMP.
U might be knowing that the visa subclass transfer is not allowed these days.

ohh is it....i didint knew that...r u sure....can u provide me with the link for the same?

rackspace · #8 (**permalink**) 12th August 2010, 07:29 AM

Difference between and SMP and 175 Visa is 6-12 months. This is not a huge time period.

I think, one should go with 175, that will allow him to work all over Australia and may be he can find better job in other state than the one which originally sponsored him.

Finding the job and settling down there is the target, not just getting a visa stamp...
And if you can live a better life and have more opportunities at hand through 175 visa, it is worth the wait ...eh??

aussieland · #9 (**permalink**) 12th August 2010, 11:51 AM

i can understand wat u r saying...but the thing is that...with DAIC u never sure wat they r upto...DAIC might change SOL..introduce new SOL..something that wll jeopardise my chance..
so i want to get it ASAP..best if before new financial year...

Quote:

Originally Posted by rackspace

Difference between and SMP and 175 Visa is 6-12 months. This is not a huge time period.

I think, one should go with 175, that will allow him to work all over Australia and may be he can find better job in other state than the one which originally sponsored him.

Finding the job and settling down there is the target, not just getting a visa stamp...
And if you can live a better life and have more opportunities at hand through 175 visa, it is worth the wait ...eh??

rackspace · #10 (**permalink**) 12th August 2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PankajNamdeo

i can understand wat u r saying...but the thing is that...with DAIC u never sure wat they r upto...DAIC might change SOL..introduce new SOL..something that wll jeopardise my chance..
so i want to get it ASAP..best if before new financial year...

Right!
Personally I think if Gillard wins, there is a chance that present system will be carried forwarded ... But if Abbott wins, DIAC will go to drawing board once again to restructure this immigiration system ...